Locals objected to the word murderous but Mr Powell says he was almost killed when he challenged them over someone stealing scrap metal from his land. Mr Powell said: 'I set up a business called Robin Hood Housing - we take from the rich and build for the poor. Mr Powell, who is married with no children, told how armed police turned up at his farm over concerns about his ownership of a double barrelled shotgun. Mr Powell no longer has the firearm and he has surrendered his shotgun certificate. Police fined Mr Powell £90 after ruling that the sign was likely to cause 'harassment, alarm or distress.

Source: Daily Mail March 16, 2021 15:35 UTC